Boxelder bugs are insects that take up residence in boxelder trees, feeding on their seeds, leaves, and flowers. Despite being herbivores, boxelder bugs aren't destructive to trees or other plants.

Dish soap can kill boxelder bugs on contact, but it doesn’t prevent future infestations. Sealing cracks, maintaining your yard, and using insect barriers are the most effective ways to keep boxelder ...

Boxelder trees—in addition to being a weedy, undesirable species that you should remove from your yard—attract boxelder bugs. Especially in the fall, large numbers of bugs gather in sunny spots on the ...

Fall is underway and there are so many things to do in the garden. Perhaps you have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s ...